- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, TN
East Chester Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Chester Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470060000239
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Chester Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 526
- students enrolled
East Chester Elementary School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Chester Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Henderson, TN.
School address
District: Chester County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470060000239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
East Chester Elementary School shrank from 544 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 35.2 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 470060000239 · Henderson, TN Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 15:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Chester County High School (808 students)
East Chester Elementary School shrank from 544 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE held 35.2 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
East Chester Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chester County
Chester County High School
808 students
- Chester County
Chester County Junior High School
626 students
- This school
East Chester Elementary School
526 students
- Chester County
Chester County Middle School
424 students
- W Chester Elem 279
W Chester Elementary School
279 students
- Jacks Creek El 138
Jacks Creek Elementary
138 students
What this shows East Chester Elementary School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Chester Elementary School compares
East Chester Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,924
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, East Chester Elementary School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Chester County reports $9,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Chester Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chester County Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chester County Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| W Chester Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jacks Creek Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Chester Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Chester Elementary School
How many students attend East Chester Elementary School?
East Chester Elementary School has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Chester Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Chester Elementary School is 15:1, which is 2% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Chester Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Chester Elementary School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Henderson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Chester Elementary School?
East Chester Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Chester Elementary School rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, East Chester Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Henderson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Chester County?
Besides East Chester Elementary School, Chester County also operates Chester County High School (808 students), Chester County Junior High School (626 students), and Chester County Middle School (424 students). See the Chester County district page for the complete list.